Town Pop. 3,382

Living in Hatfield Peverel: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hatfield Peverel is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 45/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Among the 24 scored places sharing the CM3 postcode district, Hatfield Peverel ranks 5th.

Its healthcare score runs 16 points above the CM3 district's 29/100. On the national picture that lands Hatfield Peverel in the top quarter of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CM3 postcode district.

51
OUT OF 100
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Hatfield Peverel scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
81.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 102 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 50 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Robbery 26 crimes
↑ 492% above national average
Other theft 23 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
other 58 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Old Dairy Approach 23 crimes
  2. 2 Bury Lane 23 crimes
  3. 3 Garden Field 22 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 8.6 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 13.5 µg/m³
69
Green Space 54
Parks Ample 16
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
24
2 schools in area · 9 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Hatfield Peverel St Andrew's Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
45
A&E departmentsBroomfield Hospital5 mi
Southend University Hospital15.2 mi
Colchester General Hospital15.4 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,575 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
71
Full fibre (FTTP)91.3%
available across Braintree
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 127 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate55.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.1%Unemployed2.1%Retired30.4%Student2.7%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.8%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary24.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.6%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.7%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership72.2%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax Braintree · 2026-27
A £1,520
B £1,773
C £2,027
D £2,280
E £2,787
F £3,293
G £3,800
H £4,560
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
34
Hatfield Peverel 0.5 mi
Witham 2.8 mi
Beaulieu Park 3.5 mi
J7A M11 18.2 mi
J7A M11 18.3 mi
J8 M11 18.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £435,000 23
Detached £507,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£361k £458k £558k £654k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Nounsley 57 0.8 mi away ⇄
Boreham 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Witham 58 2.5 mi away ⇄
Langford (Maldon) 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wickham Bishops 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Danbury 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
Great Totham 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Woodham Mortimer 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Maldon 55 4.8 mi away ⇄
Gay Bowers 50 4.8 mi away ⇄
Sandon 43 5.0 mi away ⇄
Silver End 47 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hatfield Peverel a nice place to live?

Hatfield Peverel is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hatfield Peverel is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Hatfield Peverel?

Hatfield Peverel has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 277 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hatfield Peverel?

Among the top-rated schools in Hatfield Peverel is Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Hatfield Peverel in total.

What are house prices like in Hatfield Peverel?

The current median house price in Hatfield Peverel is £435,000, around 53% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £507,500. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Hatfield Peverel

CM3 48 ⇄

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